This charming 3BR home with fenced backyard and idyllic surrounding outdoor space, is located in the increasingly sought after Penn Branch/Hillcrest neighborhood. Upon entering, you encounter an imminently liveable first floor complete with kitchen, dining area and living room. There is an easy flow connecting them all. This space will no doubt serve as the heart of the home where meals are prepared and then talked over. An additional ancillary room off of the kitchen, boasts abundant natural light and is perfect for a study, play area, or entertainment space. The kitchen opens to a lovely, spacious deck overlooking a fenced backyard ideal for children or pets. On the second floor, circling a small landing, you'll find 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The primary bedroom features an en suite bath and additional private sitting areas. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. The fully finished basement includes an additional full bath and a door leading directly to the attached single car garage. In addition to the driveway, there is abundant on-street parking. Few spots in the city allow for such easy access to urban eateries, museums and landmarks, while also fostering a sense of peace and tranquility most often found in the midst of natural beauty. Peer out your front door and encounter stunning mature trees and ample green space in the form of federal parkland (Ft. DuPont Park), complete with running and walking trails within. This is a special home in an exceptional neighborhood. Could this be the start of your next chapter?
For sale
Price cut: $24K (7/31)
$775,000
3826 Carpenter St SE, Washington, DC 20020
3beds
2,516sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
4,003 Square Feet Lot
$770,600 Zestimate®
$308/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully finished basementFenced backyardEn suite bathAmple green spaceStunning mature treesPrivate sitting areasAbundant natural light
- 78 days
- on Zillow |
- 297 |
- 29 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 13, 2025 at 07:21am
Listed by:
Jake Anderson 202-669-7842,
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Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2203242

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Basement
- Description: Percent Finished: 90.0
- Area: 912
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Combination Kitchen/Dining, Upgraded Countertops, Open Floorplan, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Rear Entrance,Side Entrance,Sump Pump,Full,Finished,Heated,Improved
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,736
- Total interior livable area: 2,516 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,824
- Finished area below ground: 692
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Concrete, Off Street, On Street, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Size: 4,003 Square Feet
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 5530//0033
- Zoning: R-1-B
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Dutch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
- Major remodel year: 2012
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hill Crest
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $308/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $715,370
- Annual tax amount: $5,426
- Date on market: 6/5/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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